Snubbers

[tbomn]

OK, I am an Erie fishing newbe, and I need some help with the length of snubber that I am going to use on my dipsies. I see they come most commonly in 6, 8, and 12 inch, which one would you recommend?? What color would you recommend?
Also, reading the things that I have, there is mention of using the snubber from dipsy to rod, and using it from dipsy to your bait. Can someone explain the applications of both of these methods?

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[FreeByrd]

Joe,
Only time you would put a snubber in between your rod and dipsey is if you screwed up and attached it to the wrong side of the dipsey.

The best snubbers I know of are made and sold by Amish Outfitters. Clear UV resistant material that outlasts the bright colored ones sold by Luhr Jensen by a longshot.

www.amishoutfitters.com check them out on the site and call Capt Frank at 800 473-1748

http://www.amishoutfitters.com/shockers.htm

I've used both the 9 and 12 inchers on Erie - my preference is the 9 inch.

Steve

[REW]

Joe,
I typically run the 6 inch light snubber.
I only run the snubber AFTER the dipsy.
The key is to have some give - after the dipsy, because the dipsy tends to act as an anchor, and allow the fish to throw the hook.

If you have a snubber before the dipsy, you have a bit of a problem is releasing the dipsy to reel up.

In addition, there is little need to have a snubber BEFORE the dipsy.

Take care
REW

[Denied]

I run 12 inch snubber between the dipsy's and leaders. I use both red and clear colors, I put red on the dipsys that go on the right side of the boat and clear on the ones for the left side, thats the way I have of quickly telling which dipsy goes where.
dean

Fishing Lake Erie aboard "DENIED"

(I don't represent any manufacturer or supplier "I pay my own way")

[tbomn]

Thanks guys, just ordered a package of 6 from Capt.Frank of the Y-Knot........

[SUPERTROLLER]

If a snubber is deemed necessary on Dipsey's, Why don't you guys use them on Jet Divers????? I just don't think they are a necessity if you use a long rod and a drag setting just tight enough to keep it from slipping. My point of view.

[Gilligan]

Curt...I like the snubber with dipsies because if I have it set heavy or just have plain overadjusted it and hook up a dink I am able to give it a pop and release the dipsie without the shock going to the fish.

[REW]

The other reason to use a snubber is to help in avoiding having the hook thrown by a very active fish, like a salmon or big trout.

The dipsy's or jet diver's can tand to anchor the line; and give the fish leverage to throw the hook.

Take care
REW

ST,

If I know the chances of running into a steelhead are remote, I don't always use them with dipsies. Can't say whether not running them has ever cost me some fish but have not noticed losing any more eyes when I don't. Not really a big concern for me most of the time since on erie everyone just about has to use nets to keep the eyes from jumping in the boat:)

I don't really know if they are necessary, but I use them on jets & small dipsies when targeting steelies. Don't bother with it when eye fishing.

I'd think the resistance/shock involved with a fish going nuts on a big dipsy would be greater than with a jet.

Regards,
GU